Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: La Parisienne

The Story Behind this Blog

Being from the South, Silver is a very big part of my life. It doesn't have anything to do with wealth. Although those with more money - old money, tend to have more of it. New money tend not to spend their money on Silver. They do not have the appreciation for the warmth of the metal, the beauty of the patina, the story it tells of the generations past who have used it. A true southern girl comes of age when she chooses her silver pattern, long before she chooses her mate. If she is smart, she chooses that of her mother, grandmother, or favorite great aunt who in their benevolence will pass their silver on to her. It is the pieces in those sets, the pieces on our tables, along with the pieces we find in the corners of the displays in antique stores that prompted me to start this blog. They are beautiful, they are odd, but what are they, and what in the hell do you do with them?

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Friday, August 2, 2019

Canape Place Fork

This is an unusual and rare piece. The Canape Place Fork is a place piece for eating Canapes (a type of hor d'oeuvre (appetizer), usually a small bite served on bread, puff pastry or a cracker).

La Parisienne by Reed and Barton (3 5/8 inches)

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Jelly Cake Server (Solid) (Part 3)

I posted on the Solid Jelly Cake Server earlier.

La Parisienne by Reed and Barton (10 1/2 inches)

Old Orange Blossom by Alvin (9 1/4 inches)

Raleigh by Alvin (8 3/4 inches)

Old Margaret by International (8 1/8 inches)

Monday, April 6, 2015

La Parisienne by Reed and Barton

1902 designed by Ernest Myers designed La Parisienne for Reed and Barton and it was introduced in 1902. He was also the designer of Reed and Barton's Francis I, often referred to as their flagship pattern.

Personally I think the detailing on the stem of these pieces is the most beautiful of all the patterns I have seen. The design is stunning with a multi motif pattern (each piece is adorned with different flowers).

Fork (7 7/8 inches)

Demitasse Spoon (4 1/4 inches)

Medium Cold Meat Serving Fork (8 inches)

Old French Hollow Knife with Bolster (9 inches)

Friday, April 3, 2015

Pie Fork

I posted earlier on the Pastry Fork which is what the Pie Fork is often referred to.

La Parisienne by Reed and Barton (6 1/8 inches)

La Splendide by Reed and Barton (6 1/8 inches)

Hindostanee by Gorham (5 3/4 inches)

Gadroon by Wood and Hughes (6 inches)

Friday, January 6, 2012

Jelly Cake Server (Part 2) (Pierced)

I have posted earlier on the Jelly Cake Server. This is by far one of the more ornate and elegant pieces of a sterling flatware pattern. Here are some more examples.

Love Disarmed by Reed and Barton (10 inches)

Les Cinq Fleurs by Reed and Barton(9 5/8 inches)

La Parisienne by Reed and Barton (10 1/2 inches)

Abbottsford by International (8 1/8 inches)

Cloeta by International (8 inches)

Number 10 by Dominick and Haff (10 1/8 inches)

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Grapefruit Spoons (Part 2)

I posted earlier on Grapefruit spoons. These are usually easily recognized because of their pointed bowls (to pierce the pulp of the fruit). On some of the more elaborate patterns, the design will be carried to edges of the bowl.

Iris by Durgin (6 inches)

Hanover by Gorham (5 7/8 inches)

La Parisienne by Reed and Barton (5 7/8 inches)

King Louis by International (6 inches)

Heraldic by Gorham/Durgin (6 inches)

Holly by Tiffany (5 7/8 inches)

Friday, November 12, 2010

Chocolate Spoon

Only the Victorians and their sweet tooth would have a sterling silver Chocolate Spoon at each place, in addition to the 5 piece place setting dedicated to the decadent desert. From I can glean from my research, this piece was designed to serve hot fudge, melted chocolate (including white chocolate) when passed for desert.